Immerse yourself
The Dell is a beautiful, creative and versatile space to host a retreat or event of any kind. We love to fill our Tipi space in the woods with creative workshops, foot stomping gigs and beautiful supper clubs beneath the pines, check out our line up below and catch something interesting during your holiday.
Do get in touch if you're considering bringing your own event to the Dell.
The Dell is right in the heart of the Cairngorms and on the edge of the Abernethy Forest the Dell is a peaceful place with great access to true wilderness. Accommodation is versatile and our studio space is set within the forest in our Scandinavian Tipi.
We make sure your guests have the environment that allows them to relax and gain the most from the retreat and we also have a couple of fantastic recommendations for catering.
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Summer 2025
Soundscape meditation walk
1 Mar - 31 Aug
Anytime
£20
Music has been our true tonic over the last little while and we have built a stack of our 'Woodland Wireless' playlists on Spotify to form a connection with the woods, even when you're not able to visit.
Soundscape draws from this library, carefully selecting tracks that stir us and resonate with the landscape surrounding us to take us on a meditative musical journey into the deeper, more hidden trails surrounding the Dell.
Each walk takes around an hour and will be punctuated with birdsong interludes and hot cups.
Only requirements are Premium Spotify account, good headphones and some sturdy footwear.
This is available all year round.
Gather Inn
4 Apr - 31 Oct
5 - 10pm
After the roaring success of last year, we are so excited to be bringing back the 'Gather Inn', our Friday night pub night in the tipi.
A space for you to unwind on a Friday evening and kick off your weekend in the right way, we'll even have cold frothy draft beer on rotation by the brilliant organic Black Isle Brewery!
The tipi has always been the perfect space for gathering and enjoying a drink around the fire, but to top it off we will be joined (most Fridays) by 'Highland Slice' serving up tasty pizzas from his gorgeous horsebox. You can pre-order with Andrew from the Tuesday prior through his website but he does sell out quick!
We don't take bookings for the Gather Inn, just turn up, we have plenty of seats inside and out, kids welcome until 8pm.
Our 'Gather Inn' nights will run from the beginning of April to the end of October, minus the odd Friday where we have other events running . A friendly reminder that if you're coming with kids, please keep them supervised at all times, particularly on the play area.
The Gather Inn will NOT be running on the following dates:
29th August, 5th and 19th September
Autumn 2025
Gather Inn
4 Apr - 31 Oct
5 - 10pm
After the roaring success of last year, we are so excited to be bringing back the 'Gather Inn', our Friday night pub night in the tipi.
A space for you to unwind on a Friday evening and kick off your weekend in the right way, we'll even have cold frothy draft beer on rotation by the brilliant organic Black Isle Brewery!
The tipi has always been the perfect space for gathering and enjoying a drink around the fire, but to top it off we will be joined (most Fridays) by 'Highland Slice' serving up tasty pizzas from his gorgeous horsebox. You can pre-order with Andrew from the Tuesday prior through his website but he does sell out quick!
We don't take bookings for the Gather Inn, just turn up, we have plenty of seats inside and out, kids welcome until 8pm.
Our 'Gather Inn' nights will run from the beginning of April to the end of October, minus the odd Friday where we have other events running . A friendly reminder that if you're coming with kids, please keep them supervised at all times, particularly on the play area.
The Gather Inn will NOT be running on the following dates:
29th August, 5th and 19th September
'Whispers of Tranquillity' Day Retreat
27 Sep
1 - 5pm
Saturday 27th September will see Lisa from Mindfulness Flow and Jill from Iner Sense intertwine their many skills to deliver a magical grounding collaboration of Mindfulness, Qigong and Sound baths.
'Whispers of Tranquillity' is set to be a day to work alongside nature and learn from and reflect on the changing seasons; promoting calming of the mind, building steadiness & confidence while letting go as Autumn unfolds.
Please get in touch with Lisa at lisa@mindfulnessflow.co.uk to book or find out more
Woven in Wildness- a Creative Retreat with Ellis O'Connor
7 - 8 Oct
£395
Join the fabulously talented Ellis O'Connor for a two-day art retreat, where creative play meets rest and rejuvenation.
Immerse yourself in a supportive and inspiring environment as we explore mixed-media materials and alternative mark-making techniques designed to ignite your imagination and encourage bold, expressive creation. This retreat is about embracing the process rather than focusing on the outcome—allowing you to experiment freely, make mistakes, and uncover fresh perspectives in your art.
Between sessions, take time to enjoy the serene beauty of the Cairngorms, unwind in the cosy surroundings of The Dell, and connect with like-minded individuals in a nurturing retreat atmosphere. This is your invitation to pause, play, and create—an opportunity to rediscover the joy of making art in one of Scotland's most magical settings.
Both Tuesday and Wednesday's workshops will run from 10.30am - 4.30pm. Lunch is included and we have bed and breakfast rooms available here at The Dell for a price of £90 per person per night or £140 per couple per night.
For more information and to book with Ellis please get in touch
Cheese making course with Kristen Allan
9 Oct
10am - 2.30pm
£95
Slowing down and making things from scratch is one of life's simple pleasures. In this class with the wonderful Kristen Allan, you'll learn how to make the creamiest, dreamiest ricotta, yoghurt, labne, marinated labne, cultured butter and a simple hard cheese 'ricotta salata' for you to mature at home. We'll also explore creative ways to use the leftover whey, ensuring nothing goes to waste. To finish, she will show you how to incorporate the freshly made cheese into a shared lunch, celebrating the flavours of the season and the satisfaction of food made by hand.
For more information and to book with Kristen please get in touch
Winter 2025
Sorry. There are no workshops scheduled at this point in the year.
Spring 2026
Sorry. There are no workshops scheduled at this point in the year.
Treat someone to an experience at the Dell
If you have stayed at the Dell or simply like the look of what we do here you can now pass it on by way of a voucher.
Gift Vouchers
Whether it be a romantic break, a weekend yoga retreat, a fire pit session or a bottle of wine on arrival, allow us to look after this for you.
Keep in touch?
We'll let you know when we add new workshops and dates to the calendar.